Method of playing optical recording media

An optical recording medium playing apparatus and method thereof to play an optical disc includes a signal processor to process signals read from the optical disc as a reproduced signal. A timer counts a preset time from when the key is entered a first time and transmitting a signal indicative of whether the key is entered a second time within the preset time. A controller executes a backward search of a desired scene when the key is entered the first time, ends the backward search when the key is re-entered or in response to the signal from the timer, and outputs a signal to command normal playing at a point in time when the backward search has ended. A displayer displays the signals read from the optical disc.